TRAM CAR CAPSIZED.
FAILS OVER A SANK, A REMARKABLE MISHAP. (By Telegraph.—Press AssociatlonJ WELLINGTON", this day. One of the most remarkable tramway mishaps that has taken place in Wellington occurred in Tinakori Road about six yesterday evening, when a corporation freight car ran off the rails and toppled over an embankment fronting Little George Street. The car was returning to the city, from Karori, where a load of luggage 'and other goods had been delivered, and was being driven by Motorman T. Orchard, the conductor being J. Xolan. Both men had wonderful escapes from death, and, strange to say, neither of them was injured, although one received slight scratches on the back of his hands. As was only to be expected, however, they both received a severe shaking. —
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Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 125, 27 May 1919, Page 4
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TRAM CAR CAPSIZED.
Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 125, 27 May 1919, Page 4
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